Fit Your Life

I get asked this question often. My due date is nearly here ...what do I "need" to do before he/she arrives? Here is my top 5 things to check off your to do list before that sweet bundle enters your home 1) Pack your hospital bag 2) Treat yourself to a pedicure 3) Stock your freezer with healthy meals and delicious one-handed snacks 4) Spend special time with your significant other 5) Practice your belly breathing and pelvic floor work 1) Hospital bag Likely you have this ready, or at least have a list in your mind of what should be in this bag. Coming from a labour and delivery nurse, you probably need to pack less than you think! Read a full post here on what you should pack! For those of you planning birth centre deliveries, they will provide you with what you might want to consider bringing with you. For home births, your midwife will prepare you with what you require.   2) Pedicure Book an afternoon with yourself or a close friend and enjoy s...

We do what we love and we love what we do. Finding our passion through inspiring others to move their bodies in ways that feels amazing to them is what we strive for in and outside of our classes. The three of us (Erin, Jamie, and Kellie) all grew up being active and movement has always been a part of our lives. We realize this is not always the case for those attending our classes. Our goal is to make fitness fun! Smiles. Laughter. High fives. Games. New moves. That is how we find what movement speaks to us and what inspires us to keep our bodies moving. Today, we held a free Family Fit workout in Magrath Heights Park (southwest Edmonton) and oh my gosh was it fun!!!! Everyone was invited. Some mamas came by themselves for some kid-free time, others brought their husbands and children, some brought a friend. We had new moms, expecting moms, and weekend warrior moms. It was amazing!! The energy that was created from families moving their bodies, enjoying the fresh air a...

With the addition of TWO classes per week, as well as expanding our instructors, the updated SPRING 2017 schedule is open for registration! Mom & Me Fit Stroller Fit Prenatal Fit Fit Bootcamp Fit Your Life will be offering prenatal, postnatal, and women's only classes Monday - Friday throughout all of May and June! Excited yet?! All stages of life are welcome to all classes (i.e. non-pregnant to Prenatal Fit and pregnant to Mom & Me Fit). Erin, Jamie, and Kellie are all Pre- and Postnatal Fitness Specialists to ensure that everyone achieves a safe and effective, yet challenging workout! All classes are drop-in style, however booking ahead is recommended. We are very much looking forward to seeing you sweat soon! Register here! Never mess with a girl who does burpies for fun!

#naptimehustle ... what do you do to take advantage of this sweet sweet time? If your house is anything like mine, this is a time where all is quiet and I have anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours of baby- and toddler-free time to get some things done...depending on the day. Obviously, with a five month old, her naps are a little less predictable and this makes me even more thankful for my toddler's predictable two hour nap (knock on wood they last awhile longer!). Some days I take advantage of this "me" time to enjoy a long uninterrupted shower. Other days I clean feverishly. The odd time, I will sit down with a fresh cup of coffee or tea and enjoy the silence and stillness. Then there are my baking days. I love time in the kitchen to create. I do enjoy sharing this time with my hubby and my girls, but on the rare occasion I take advantage of nap time to whip up something delicious. I turn on some music and get started! Now, I do have a tip for keeping the Litt...

Did you know more than 70% of women are wearing the wrong size of bra??? I’ll give you a minute to digest that number…70%! And here’s another fun fact for you, Brooks’ research found that 25% of women don’t work out as hard as they could because of breast bounce.   WHAT?! Both stats are crazy but I want you to know that you don’t have to be a part of those statistics.   You can be a woman who has fully supported breasts.  One who never worries about breast bounce during workouts.   You can give it your all and never fear that your breasts are going to become saggy from lack of support – YES! That is a thing.   You might be asking yourself, how? How do I find out about proper fitting sports bras and what to look for when shopping?   How do I know if my sports bra is fitting correctly?   I have compiled all of the information you will need to know to answer these very important questions.    So, for the sake of your breast...

Hello! Yes, things have been a little quiet on the blog, but can you blame me?! Baby snuggles, toddler adventures, and all that comes with the Christmas season. Being a mom of two has been a great journey so far. The image that immediately pops into my head when someone asks how the adjustment from "one to two" is going is the night that Keith was away for work when Mikah was four weeks old. Brooke was having her bedtime snack while Mikah nursed. After Brooke finished her piece of toast, she asked for another. Mikah was mid-feed, but okay..let's do this! Toast made and butter one-handed while not sacrificing the latch. Brooke finishes that piece. "One more please." Are you joking? She's joking right? Nope, a third piece of toast made and buttered with my left hand (I am right handed) all while Mikah continues her feed. I am definitely learning what I am capable of balancing :) Alright, now to 2017! Are you ready?! Jamie and I are PUMPED for resumin...

Okay, let’s get real for a few minutes. Being a mom of two is awesome, a ton of fun, humbling, and tough. Yea, it’s tough. Brooke and I were in such a groove on the days we had together – I knew how long it would take to get fed, ready, and out the door. Toss (not literally!) an adorable newborn into the mix and goodness knows how long it can take! I love the learning adventure and the little daily challenges, but most of all of the extra love that having two sweet girls has added to our home.  Nearly two months in and I am feeling more confident each day in this new routine and the chaos it ensues. Sure, Mikah is still feeding on demand, so that is not always 100% predictable, but it is getting better. She is also a snuggly baby, which is lovely and incredibly sweet, however, a little tricky with a busy and fun toddler who wants to play and needs to eat! Therefore, Mikah is in the carrier a lot. Good thing she loves it! I usually love working out first thing in the morning and the...